山黄荆附
一名猪卧草。地五爪、珠子草、乌食草、乌蛇草、七弦琴。亦名七叶黄荆藤，生土墙脚
下阴
地，叶尖长，相对三四行成一瓣，茎上起棱一凹，间紫色，白露后抽心，高三五尺，开细白
花成簇，结子亦细碎，霜后红如珊瑚细珠，根长而白，入药。 百草镜云∶此种有木本者，
名扦扦活。治跌扑痈肿。
味甘，生服能令人吐。
治劳力伤跌打，鱼口漆疮，煎汤洗。
治便毒∶捣汁，将肥皂一个 存性，调酒服，渣敷患处罨之。
治跌扑损伤，闪腰挫气痛。集听云∶此秘方也，用乌蛇草晒干为末，砂糖酒调服，最凶
者加
名，一曰乌蛇草、一曰乌龙草、一曰猪卧草、一曰七叶黄金，因其叶七片一枝，或五片，大
者九片，其根名千秋藤，九十月间顶上结红子，晒干吞之，可治疝气。
汪连仕草药方∶七叶黄荆，俗呼扦扦活，又名放棍行，又名珊瑚配，与乌蛇草别。行血
败毒
玉环志∶叶似枫而有杈，结黑子如胡椒而尖，可屑粉煮食。又有水荆，似藜，结黑子，
不可
食。翦其枝可以接梨，入药用山荆。
消食下气。
退管方∶黄荆条所结之子，炙燥为末，五钱一服，黑糖拌，空心陈酒送服。专治痔漏之
管，
九窍出血∶救生苦海∶黄荆有二种，赤者为苦，青者为荆，其木心方，其枝对出，一枝
五叶
或七叶，叶如榆叶长而尖作锯齿。五月时开花红紫色，成穗，子如胡荽子大，有白膜皮包裹
，用其叶捣汁，酒和服二合，立止。
骨蒸劳热∶养素园验方∶六月雪，黄荆子、 草、何首乌、当归、川芎、熟地、白茯
苓、
水二钟；姜三片，煎八分服，有痰加半夏。
漆疮∶姚希周经验方∶乌蛇草不论鲜干，一握，煎汤一洗即愈。
伤寒发热而呃逆者∶回春∶用黄荆子不拘多少，炒，水煎服立止。
杖疮起疔甲∶黄荆子焙干为末，搽上即开，不用刀刮。
肝胃痛∶周山人方∶用黄荆子研末和粉作团食，一二次断根。
脚蛀∶用氏方∶用黄荆嫩脑叶捣烂罨上即愈。
山黄荆附注
又名猪卧草、地五爪、珠子草、乌食草、乌蛇草、七弦琴。也叫做七叶黄荆藤，生长在土墙脚下的阴湿处。叶片尖长，相对排列成三四行组成一片叶子，茎上有棱且有一道凹陷，间杂紫色。白露节气后抽出新心，高三四尺，开细小的白花聚集成簇，结出的果实也很细碎，霜降后变红像珊瑚细珠一样。根部细长且白色，可入药。《百草镜》记载：这种植物有木本类型，名叫“扦扦活”。治疗跌打损伤和痈肿。
味道甘甜，生吃能让人呕吐。
治疗因劳累用力导致的跌打损伤、鱼口疮（肛周脓肿）和漆疮，煎汤外洗。
治疗便毒（腹股沟淋巴结炎或类似病症）：捣取汁液，将一个肥皂（保留其性味/煅存性），用酒调服，药渣敷在患处并覆盖。
治疗跌打损伤、闪腰挫气引起的疼痛。《集听》记载：这是秘方，用乌蛇草晒干研末，用砂糖和酒调服。病情严重的加[名]（原文此处似有缺漏，依文意推测为加重剂量或特定配伍，但原文仅写“加 名”，故直译）。该药别名众多，一曰乌蛇草、一曰乌龙草、一曰猪卧草、一曰七叶黄金。因为它的叶子七片长在一枝上，或者五片，大的有九片。它的根名叫千秋藤，九月十月间顶端结红色果实，晒干吞服，可以治疗疝气。
汪连仕草药方：七叶黄荆，俗称“扦扦活”，又名叫“放棍行”，又名叫“珊瑚配”，与乌蛇草不同。具有行血败毒的功效。
《玉环志》记载：叶子像枫树但有分杈，结黑色果实像胡椒但尖端更尖，可以磨成粉煮食。又有水荆，形状像藜，结黑果，不可食用。剪下它的枝条可以嫁接梨树，入药使用的是山荆。具有消食下气的功效。
退管方：用黄荆条所结的果实，烤干研末，每次五钱，拌黑糖，空腹时用陈年黄酒送服。专门治疗痔漏形成的瘘管。
九窍出血：《救生苦海》记载：黄荆有两种，红色的叫苦，青色的叫荆。它的木质中心是方的，枝条对生，一枝有五片或七片叶子，叶子像榆树叶，长而尖，边缘呈锯齿状。五月时开红紫色的花，成穗状，果实像胡荽子大小，有白色膜皮包裹。用它的叶子捣汁，用酒调和服用二合，立刻止血。
骨蒸劳热（阴虚发热）：《养素园验方》记载：六月雪、黄荆子、[草]（原文此处似缺字，可能指某草本）、何首乌、当归、川芎、熟地黄、白茯苓，加水两钟；生姜三片，煎至八分，服用。有痰者加半夏。
漆疮：姚希周经验方：乌蛇草不论新鲜还是干燥，取一把，煎汤清洗一次即愈。
伤寒发热伴有呃逆者：《回春》记载：用黄荆子不拘多少，炒制后，用水煎服，立刻停止。
杖疮起疔甲（杖刑伤口长出疔疮）：将黄荆子焙干研末，涂抹患处即可消散，不需要用刀刮除。
肝胃痛：周山人方：用黄荆子研末，混合面粉做成团食，吃一两次即可断根。
脚蛀（足部溃烂或坏疽）：用氏方：用黄荆嫩芽叶捣烂敷在患处即愈。
Shan Huangjing (Celtis sinensis) Supplementary Notes
Also known as Zhuwo Cao (Pig-Lying Grass), Diwuzhao, Zhuzi Cao, Wushi Cao, Wushe Cao (Black Snake Grass), and Qixianqin. It is also called Qiye Huangjing Teng (Seven-Leaf Celtis Vine), growing in the shady places at the foot of earthen walls. The leaves are pointed and elongated, arranged oppositely in three or four rows to form a leaflet. The stem has ridges with a concave groove, interspersed with purple hues. After the White Dew solar term, new shoots emerge, reaching a height of three to five chi. It bears clusters of small white flowers and produces fine seeds. After frost, the fruits turn red like fine coral beads. The roots are long and white, used for medicinal purposes. *Baicao Jing* records: There is a woody variety of this plant named "Qianqian Huo". It treats contusions, traumatic injuries, and carbuncles.
The taste is sweet; ingesting it raw can induce vomiting.
It treats traumatic injuries caused by overexertion, fish-mouth sores (perianal abscesses), and lacquer poisoning. Decoct in water for washing.
For treating Biandu (inguinal buboes): Crush to extract juice, mix with one piece of soap (processed to retain its properties), take with wine, and apply the dregs to the affected area with a compress.
For treating contusions, traumatic injuries, and pain from sprains or qi stagnation due to physical strain. *Jiting* records: This is a secret recipe. Use Wushe Cao (Black Snake Grass), dry it, powder it, and take with sugar and wine. For severe cases, add [Name missing in text]. Its aliases include Wushe Cao (Black Snake Grass), Wulong Cao (Black Dragon Grass), Zhuwo Cao (Pig-Lying Grass), and Qiye Huangjin (Seven-Leaf Yellow Gold). This is because its leaves grow seven per branch, or sometimes five, with large ones having nine leaves. Its root is named Qianqiuteng (Thousand-Autumn Vine). In the ninth and tenth lunar months, red berries form at the top; dried and swallowed, it can treat hernia.
Wang Lianshi Herbal Prescription: Qiye Huangjing (Seven-Leaf Celtis), commonly called Qianqian Huo, also known as Fanggunxing and Shanhupei, is distinct from Wushe Cao (Black Snake Grass). It promotes blood circulation and eliminates toxicity.
*Yuhuan Zhi* records: The leaves resemble maple leaves but have branches; it bears black berries similar to peppercorns but sharper at the tip. These can be ground into powder and boiled for food. There is also Shuijing (Water Celtis), which resembles Chenopodium, bearing black berries that are inedible. Its branches can be grafted onto pear trees. The mountain variety (Shanjing) is used medicinally. It aids digestion and directs rebellious qi downward.
Tuiguan Formula: Take the fruits formed on Huangjing twigs, roast until dry, and powder them. Take five qian per dose, mixed with brown sugar, and swallow with aged rice wine on an empty stomach. It specifically treats fistulas resulting from hemorrhoids and leakage.
Bleeding from the Nine Orifices: *Jiusheng Kuhai* records: There are two types of Huangjing; the red one is called Ku (Bitter), and the green one is called Jing. The pith of its wood is square, and its branches grow oppositely. Each branch has five or seven leaves, resembling elm leaves—long, pointed, and serrated. In the fifth lunar month, it blooms with reddish-purple flowers in spikes. The seeds are the size of coriander seeds, wrapped in a white membranous skin. Crush the leaves to extract juice, mix with wine, and take two he. Bleeding stops immediately.
Bone-steaming consumption fever: *Yangsuyuan Yanfang* records: Use Liuyuexue (Snow in June), Huangjingzi (Celtis Seeds), [Herb name missing], Heshouwu (Polygonum multiflorum), Danggui (Angelica sinensis), Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Shudi (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood). Add two zhong of water and three slices of ginger. Decoct until eight fen remains, then take. If phlegm is present, add Banxia (Pinellia Tuber).
Lacquer Poisoning: Yao Xizhou's Empirical Formula: Whether fresh or dried, take a handful of Wushe Cao (Black Snake Grass), decoct in water, and wash once for immediate healing.
Typhoid fever accompanied by hiccups: *Huichun* records: Use any amount of Huangjingzi (Celtis Seeds), stir-fry, decoct in water, and take. Hiccups stop immediately.
Flogging wounds developing carbuncles/nails: Roast Huangjingzi (Celtis Seeds) until dry, powder them, and apply to the wound. The lesion will open/discharge without the need for surgical scraping.
Liver and stomach pain: Zhou Shanshan's Formula: Powder Huangjingzi (Celtis Seeds), mix with flour to make dough balls, and eat. One or two doses can cure it permanently.
Foot rot/gangrene: Shi Family Formula: Crush fresh young buds and leaves of Huangjing, apply as a poultice to the affected area for immediate healing.